Education: University of Washington BA in Business
Administration (1989). University of Puget Sound School of Law JD
(1992).

Community Service: Claire is a volunteer instructor for WSA, a
non-profit organization that promotes the personal growth, character
development, and health of both youths and adults through teaching
traditional self defense.

Statement: Claire Sussman is the clear choice for District
Court Judge Position #2. In her 17 years as an attorney, Claire has
gained the three-fold legal experience of having served as a Felony
Prosecutor, Private Attorney, and Judge Pro-Tem. Claire has presided
over tens of thousands of cases as a Pro-Tem Judge, uniquely qualifying
her to serve our community with distinction as a District Court Judge.
We can count on Claire to deliver fair, reasoned and firm decisions on
the Bench.

Claire has a proven record of protecting the community, prosecuting
convictions for attempted murder, sexual assault, and felony domestic
violence cases, and holding offenders accountable while ensuring access
to justice for all parties as a Judge Pro Tem.

As a spouse and working mother, Claire understands the importance of
public safety in our community.

Claire Sussman has earned the respect of her colleagues through her
hard work ethic, integrity, and thorough knowledge of the law. She has
been endorsed with bi-partisan support from lawmakers, state officials,
and judges alike. Her endorsements include: Washington Attorney General
Rob McKenna, State Auditor Brian Sonntag, Councilmembers Barbara Gelman
and Dick Muri, 2nd, 28th LD Democrats, Central Pierce Fire, Judge David
Larson, and many others.

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